As a research scientist at MIT, I work at the interface of molecular biology, medicine, and materials science to develop innovative technologies addressing critical healthcare needs. My research focuses on gene therapy, particularly understanding viral replication and enhancing viral vector packaging. At Harvard Medical School, I developed a prophylactic nasal spray to neutralize a broad spectrum of respiratory pathogens, commercialized as Profi™ My interdisciplinary approach has resulted in 30+ publications and 6+ patents. I have been honored with prestigious fellowships, including the Fulbright Fellowship, Commonwealth Scholarship, CSIR Senior Research Fellowship, and DBT Postgraduate Fellowship. As a Commonwealth Scholar, I had the privilege of working as a Visiting PhD Fellow at the University of Bristol, UK.